Choose RedEx
Choose RedEx if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RedEx launched in 2020.
RedEx vs Space Depression
RedEx and Space Depression both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. RedEx (2020) is 1 year older than Space Depression (2021). Space Depression is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than RedEx (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Space Depression
Choose Space Depression if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Depression launched in 2021.
Both RedEx and Space Depression sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 RedEx |  Space Depression | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.3% positive (81 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NipoBox, fraimone | Tamashii |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RedEx (2020) is 1 year older than Space Depression (2021).
- Space Depression is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than RedEx (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
RedEx vs Space Depression — FAQ
- Should I play RedEx or Space Depression first?
- If you want chronology, RedEx (2020) came out before Space Depression (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are RedEx and Space Depression similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.